FluMum: a prospective cohort study of mother-infant pairs assessing the effectiveness of maternal influenza vaccination in prevention of influenza in early infancy [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Ross Andrews (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Mark Chatfield ,  A/Pr Nicholas Wood ,  A/Pr Peter Richmond ,  A/Pr Stephen Lambert
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Brief description Influenza is a serious illness for young babies. Currently there are no vaccines that can be given to babies under 6 months of age to protect them from infection. This study aims to determine whether influenza vaccine given in pregnancy can prevent infection in babies up to 6 months of age.

Funding Amount $AUD 2,598,376.93

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant